Violins

M. August Strohm 2002 violin M. August Strohm 2002 violin

Giovanni Guadagnini c. 1771

This violin is modeled after the Steiner-Schweitzer Guadagnini completed during Guadagnini's Turin period. The violin features a two piece back and has a lovely red orange finish. The sound is high and clear.

Size: 4/4

Maker: M. August Strohm

Year: 2002

Price: $9000


William Bartruff 1992 violin William Bartruff 1992 violin

Carlo Bergonzi c. 1711

A beautiful reproduction of a Bergonzi masterpiece, this violin has an unusual red finish over a yellow ground, fading to yellow on the two piece back. The violin produces a fine, penetrating resonance.

Size: 4/4

Maker: William Bartruff

Year: 1992

Price: $9500


Philip Wolan 1922 violin Philip Wolan 1922 violin

Philip Wolan 1922

An impressive original work approaching its centennial. Wolan was a noted 19th century maker and this work is one of his best. The violin has a two piece back, an orange brown finish and a soaring voice.

Size: 4/4

Maker: Philip Wolan

Year: 1922

Price: $10000


William Bartruff 2003 violin William Bartruff 2003 violin

Antonio Stradivari c. 1679

This violin reproduces the Hellier Strad faithfully, although the original is decorated. The back is two piece maple finished with an eye-catching yellow tint. The timbre is light yet compelling.

Size: 4/4

Maker: William Bartruff

Year: 2003

Price: $10000


William Bartruff 2007 violin William Bartruff 2007 violin

Giovanni Guadagnini c. 1749

This is a replica of the Antonievitch Guadagnini violin originally produced during Guadagnini's Milan period. The instrument's back is two piece maple with a red finish. The tone is lucid and penetrating.

Size: 4/4

Maker: William Bartruff

Year: 2007

Price: $10000


William Bartruff 2006 violin William Bartruff 2006 violin

Antonio Stradivari c. 1713

A modern copy of the Pingrille Strad with a two piece maple back taken from ancient wood. The grain is tight and even and the violin is completed with a red brown luster. The sound character is compelling, strong and resonant.

Size: 4/4

Maker: William Bartruff

Year: 2006

Price: $12000


William Bartruff 2006 violin William Bartruff 2006 violin

Joseph Guarnarius del Gesu c. 1742

This violin is a copy of the Heifetz del Gesu of 1742. The finish is a charming orange fading to brown. The violin's back is two piece maple. The tone is dark, and expansive.

Size: 4/4

Maker: William Bartruff

Year: 2006

Price: $12000